TSL 2017: Devonport's Brad Symmons suspended for Coastal Derby

Devonport have lost an on-field leader while Burnie are breathing a sigh of relief that they still have the services of one of their own for Saturday’s Coastal Derby after the State League Match Review Panel findings on Monday.

SUSPENDED: Brad Symmons will miss Saturday's State League Coastal Derby after being suspended for a front-on bump against Glenorchy’s Brady Quinn. Picture: Neil Richardson

Symmons banned for front-on bump

Experienced midfielder Brad Symmons will be sidelined as the Magpies chase their first win of the year after being suspended for one match for rough conduct after a front-on bump on Glenorchy’s Brady Quinn.

The MRP said that Symmons’ actions were intentional and had included high contact with low impact, with vision showing Quinn bending down to pick up the ball at the time of contact.

Symmons was offered a two match suspension, but the suspension was downgraded to one match with his early guilty plea.

Morrison to play after charge thrown out

FREE TO PLAY: Tyrone Morrison was cleared by the Match Review Panel for his head butt on Nathan O'Donoghue. Picture: Cordell Richardson.

Burnie ruckman Tyrone Morrison is free to play after his charge of headbutting Launceston’s Nathan O’Donoghue was thrown out due to insufficient force.

Devonport and Glenorchy players were also referred to the MRP for engaging in two melees.

It was deemed the push and shoves were not reportable offences.

Webster suspended for hit on Enniss

Southern Magpie and former Hawthorn rookie Zac Webster was given a one week holiday for striking Toby Enniss.

The panel graded the incident as being intentional, with high contact and low impact.

HEATED: Zac Webster and Toby Enniss get to know each other at Devonport Oval on Saturday. Picture: Neil Richardson

The hit forced Ennis to the Devonport Oval turf.

Derby next challenge for rivals

The Magpies enter Saturday’s home derby without a win after 10 matches.

But they will be buoyed by their competitive output in their 37-point loss to Glenorchy where they matched it with the reigning premiers for the final three quarters.

Burnie, who have a 1-9 record, fell to Launceston at West Park by 119 points, with the Blues led by Rulla Kelly-Mansell’s 7.7.

Burnie won the round three clash between the North-West Coast rivals by 31 points on Good Friday, 17.17 (119) to 13.10 (88) at West Park.